Hethersett Academy

20/08/2026

17/07/2026

We finished the term today with a whole-school assembly; more than 1000 students gathered on the tennis courts, along with our full staff team, to celebrate all that we have achieved this year. As well as the Principal's address, the Sports Day cup and House Cup were presented to Perkins and Jordan houses respectively, before the assembly closed with a selection of musical performances from students and staff.

We wish our students, staff, families and communities the most wonderful of summer holidays, and look forward to coming together again on Friday 4th September at 8:40am to begin the 2026-27 academic year.

School's Out!

16/07/2026

Hethersett Academy is mentioned in Richard Jordan's weekly column in The Stage magazine; read all about our work with Richard here!

Returning home reminded me how my local theatre helped open my mind to creative career possibilities. Every young person should have the same opportunities, says Richard Jordan

10/07/2026

The final Principal's Weekly Awards of the academic year go to Rayha Y7 for being kind, Dylan Y8 for taking pride, Alex Y9 & Rodney Y10 for working hard. Congratulations to all our award winners this year; we look forward to announcing more Principal's Weekly Awards on Friday 8th September!

06/07/2026

Our English department have been inviting students to invent a creative response to the texts they have studied this term. Have a look at this incredible selection of pieces by Emily Y7, Katelynn Y7, Nevaeh Y8, Delight Y8, Holly Y9, Layla Y9 & Poppy Y9!

03/07/2026

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Emily Y7 & Delight Y8 for taking pride, and to Phoebe Y9 & Kira Y10 for being kind. Emily designed and built the dragon from Beowulf as part of her creative response to the English Curriculum. The detail of her work was particularly impressive!

26/06/2026

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Audrey Y7 & Kaan Y9 for taking pride, Louise Y9 for being kind, and Zara Y10 for working hard. Zara went above and beyond with the design of her Riverside before & after redevelopment homework!

25/06/2026

Our Jazz Band entertaining the crowds at the Norfolk Show this morning! Inspiration Trust

22/06/2026

This morning we said a fond 'farewell' to our Year 11 leavers, who returned for a final morning of celebrations, presentations and a few tears. To mark their final exit through the school gate, our whole school community lined the path to wave them on their way. Best of luck to all our alumni! Inspiration Trust

19/06/2026

Principal's Weekly Awards this week go to Aiden Y7, Nathan Y9 & James Y10 for working hard, and Amelia Y8 for embracing opportunities. Congratulations to our winners!